COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

That this area committee agrees to ask the Environment, Water & Climate Change SPC to examine ways that the Green Dog Walker programme can be further promoted in an effort to increase numbers of Green Dog Walkers in the local area with a view to better combatting incidences of dog fouling

REPORT:

 The Green Dog Walker prgramme is promoted through the South Dublin County Council website and social media channels. 

In the past Environmental Awareness Office has attended community events, fairs and school open days with an Green Dog Walker information stand where people can sign up immediately to the programme. It is not possible to attend these types of events during Covid. 

South Dublin County Council is currently preparing a new dog fouling campaign which is due to be delivered Q3.